Graphcore will operate under the same name and become a Softbank subsidiary under the deal, which could reverse fortunes for the troubled company. Read more: Softbank acquires UK chipmaker Graphcore to focus on AI
Read MoreCredit: Robert Triggs / Android Authority A newly launched Iqoo phone is the first to offer a “sliding enrollment” feature for the in-display fingerprint sensor. This allows you to effectively massage the fingerprint scanner to register your print, instead of repeatedly lifting and tapping the scanner. Sensor manufacturer Goodix confirmed that this feature is coming
Read MoreWhen we talk about audio amplifier tubes, we’re normally talking about the glass little blobby things you might find in a guitar amplifier. We’re not normally talking about big ol’ color CRTs, but apparently they can do the job too. That’s what [Termadnator] is here to show us. The CRT in question is a 14″
Read MoreAn anonymous reader quotes a report from The Guardian: The amount of wind and solar power under construction in China is now nearly twice as much as the rest of the world combined, a report has found. Research published on Thursday by Global Energy Monitor (GEM), an NGO, found that China has 180 gigawatts (GW)
Read MoreAn anonymous reader quotes a report from The Guardian: The amount of wind and solar power under construction in China is now nearly twice as much as the rest of the world combined, a report has found. Research published on Thursday by Global Energy Monitor (GEM), an NGO, found that China has 180 gigawatts (GW)
Read MoreToday, Amazon announced that it reached its 100% renewable energy goal seven years ahead of schedule. However, as Fast Company’s Adele Peters reports, “a group of Amazon employees argues that the company’s math is misleading.” From the report: A report (PDF) from the group, Amazon Employees for Climate Justice, argues that only 22% of the
Read MoreCredit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority Garmin’s Forerunner lineup is a popular series for serious runners, and rightly so. The full family of devices features robust training tools, accurate sensors, and access to one of the best fitness-tracking platforms in the industry. At the top of the lineup sits the 965, which boasts the best
Read MoreAncient Slashdot reader Alain Williams writes: Palestinians living abroad have accused Microsoft of closing their email accounts without warning — cutting them off from crucial online services. They say it has left them unable to access bank accounts and job offers — and stopped them using Skype, which Microsoft owns, to contact relatives in war-torn
Read MoreCustomers seeking a lower-priced Apple Pencil with USB-C can now buy one from the official refurbished store in the US and Canada, but new models can be found at a similar price. Apple Pencil with USB-C Apple Pencil with USB-C launched in November 2023 to offer a wider range of compatibility across iPad models. It
Read MoreIllustration by Cath Virginia / The Verge | Photos from Getty Images A bipartisan group of senators introduced a new bill to make it easier to authenticate and detect artificial intelligence-generated content and protect journalists and artists from having their work gobbled up by AI models without their permission. The Content Origin Protection and Integrity
Read MoreImage: Frontier Developments Planet Coaster’s sequel isn’t just about building the best theme park anymore: it’s about water parks, too. The sequel, coming this fall, will finally let you construct everything from wave pools and lazy rivers to custom-built waterslides. You’ll also get to outfit your aquatic experience with changing rooms, sunbeds, lifeguards, and more.
Read MoreThe world risks missing a goal to triple renewable energy capacity by 2030 as the current growth rate is inadequate, a report by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) showed on Thursday. From a report: A U.N. climate change conference in Dubai last year set a goal of tripling renewable energy capacity worldwide by 2030
Read MoreCredit: Alex Walker-Todd / Android Authority The latest Galaxy Z Fold allows users to add a fingerprint while closed. Users can now place their finger on the side of the device to enroll a new fingerprint. It seems that users can now do this on the Galaxy Z Fold 5 as well. The Galaxy Z
Read MoreiPhone users worldwide are facing a strange issue after installing the latest iOS update. After installing the iOS 17.5.1 update, users face problems connecting to their Bluetooth devices. Whether you like it or not, Bluetooth problems are common, and when they occur, your iPhone may struggle to connect to a Bluetooth accessory. Why is Bluetooth
Read MoreSeven different Arduino-based devices can be built with the Plug and Make Kit kit. | Image: Arduino Arduino’s new starter kit features electronic components that can be connected without having to know anything about soldering or wiring. It’s similar to LittleBits’ electronic building blocks that make it easy for kids to learn about electronics but
Read MoreFlorida has abruptly stopped its Smart ID program. Current users are being informed to uninstall the app. A replacement solution is not expected until early next year. How long will it be before you only need to have your phone on you when going out? Depending on your needs, that day may have already arrived,
Read MorePhoto by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge Tesla won’t reveal its long-promised fully autonomous robotaxi until October in order to give the company’s engineering team more time to build and test prototypes, Bloomberg reports. The event was originally set for August 8th, which Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced earlier this year amid questions about
Read MoreWhile many phones already have the Quick Access Wallet through the system, a native tile for the Wallet app has so for been elusive. Normally, OEMs act as gatekeepers to the Quick Access Wallet, but a native tile would shift that balance toward users. What’s more awkward than forgetting your wallet? Well, how about remembering
Read MoreThe National Enterprise Hub is like Citizens Information but for businesses. And it’s been a long time coming. Read more: Ireland’s new hub to find state supports may be a game changer for SMEs
Read MoreCredit: Alex Walker-Todd / Android Authority Samsung has confirmed that it’s working on adding support for more apps to the Galaxy Z Flip 6’s cover screen, including the Outlook and Gmail apps. These apps won’t be available on the Flip 6 out of the box, and Samsung has yet to share a release timeline. It’s
Read MoreThe man behind the AI gaffes at Sports Illustrated and USA Today has a yearslong history of filling the internet with garbage. Continue reading…
Read MoreCredit: Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority Apple has published a new webpage highlighting a dozen different ways an Apple Watch could help your kid. Cellular-enabled Apple Watches can be paired using a family member’s iPhone, sparing kids the need to have a phone of their own. Beyond the one-time pairing process, Apple Watches generally function
Read MoreContent creator Yousef Saleh Erakat, who goes by Fousey, found himself in a scary situation this week (July 9) as he suddenly became surrounded by police while livestreaming in a parking lot. Much to his surprise, and that of the people watching him, the Kick streamer and YouTuber was swatted. This is where a hoax
Read MoreAndroid 15 is adding a Thread network stack that, on supported phones, will enable communicating with compatible smart home devices via Thread. Thread is a low-power mesh networking protocol that’s specifically designed for smart home devices. Apple’s iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max are the only mobile devices with a Thread radio right now,
Read MoreCredit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority A teardown of the latest Google Messages beta shows evidence of a Gemini toggle. Theoretically, this would allow you to turn Gemini off in Messages without affecting your wider system. However, we have uncovered new evidence that suggests that this will likely be used to toggle the Gemini button
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